French Expression · Intermediate
Faire la distinction
To make a distinction
Pronunciation: fair la dees-tink-SYOHN
Meaning
To recognize or point out a difference between two or more things.
Example
Il est important de faire la distinction entre les faits et les opinions.
It's important to make the distinction between facts and opinions.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Faire la distinction out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French expression.